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Merganser

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Posted by Michael Kronmal on April 4, 2007 at 6:24 PM
Red-breasted Merganser
Goleta Slough, CA

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D2X, 400mm f/2.8 w/TC20E, 1/350sec @ f/8, ISO200
Posted by Marc Adamus on April 4, 2007 at 6:59 PM
Beautiful water textures and soft light are a nice compliment to the subject here. Excellent shot.
Posted by Philip McCrain on April 4, 2007 at 7:59 PM
Michael,

Very nice shot. I like the glimpse of her feet through the water. As Marc said, the light is just right.
Posted by Mark Hudon on April 4, 2007 at 8:32 PM
Yeah, a perfect portrait.
Posted by Erik Lundh on April 4, 2007 at 10:25 PM
No nits from me. I love the expression on her face. Cool!
Posted by Rick Lamb on April 5, 2007 at 1:09 AM
Well pretty darn great even with the 2X TC!!!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on April 5, 2007 at 1:48 AM
Just about darn perfect. :smile: Tell me you handheld that and I'll just die.
Drakes get all the glory but aren't the hens just gorgeous in their understated elegance! You Go! girl duck! :biggrin:
Posted by Michael Kronmal on April 5, 2007 at 3:03 AM
Catherine,

Not handheld, but it was 1/350sec and no VR on effectively 800mm, so I do feel good about that! With the 400mm f/2.8 I use a Gitzo G1548 and a Wimberley head with RRS clamp and plates.
Posted by Sean Bagshaw on April 5, 2007 at 12:19 PM
I'm with eveyone else...nice shot.